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Monthly Archives: December 2014
LAY HOLD OF GOD!
The Story of Jesus Yesterday Jesus was so fed up with the religiosity of the day, that he showed his disgust by turning over tables in order to make room for the blind and crippled by life to come into … Continue reading
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NOW THERE WAS ROOM…
The Story of Jesus When people are angry and act on that anger, we are uncomfortable at the least. Our human nature’s first response is either fight or flight from these situations. For me, it depends on the facts, the … Continue reading
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BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES!
The Story of Jesus As we ready ourselves for the celebration of the birth of our Lord who brings eternal life for us, we are overcome with the next passage of our reading of Matthew. Jesus gets a royal welcome … Continue reading
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A PASSIONATE TOUCH
The Story of Jesus There are times in our lives that there is so much going on, so much to do in a short amount of time, that our minds, spirits, bodies, and hearts are taxed and sometimes overwhelmed by … Continue reading
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THE CUP
The Story of Jesus I was asked this question many times by young adults while serving as director of youth and family ministries for a denomination years ago, “How did you get this job? What do I have to do … Continue reading
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THE GREAT REVERSAL…PART TWO
The Story of Jesus Jesus makes us go deeper still in his upside-down kingdom thinking and behaving by telling his followers another story about the great reversal. He knew his disciples needed more to really get what the “first shall … Continue reading
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THE GREAT REVERSAL
The Story of Jesus There is even more to following Jesus and His teachings than we can wrap our minds around. Yes, He brings peace and joy to our lives along with salvation for our souls, but can we do … Continue reading
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JESUS SPEAKS TRUTH…ABOUT DIVORCE
The Story of Jesus I remember my pastor husband coming home for a premarital counseling session to say, “I don’t think they are going to make it with the attitude they have about marriage.” He related that the couple agreed … Continue reading
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A STORY ABOUT FORGIVENESS
The Story of Jesus…Matthew 18, Msg 21 At that point Peter got up the nerve to ask, “Master, how many times do I forgive a brother orsister who hurts me? Seven?” 22 Jesus replied, “Seven! Hardly. Try seventy times seven. … Continue reading
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THE HARD STUFF OF LOVING RELATIONSHIP
The Story of Jesus “If a professed Christian is wronged by another, he ought not to complain of it to others, as is often done merely upon report, but to go to the offender privately, state the matter kindly, and … Continue reading
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Daily Manna (Coffee with Jesus) 